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For the first time since 2012, ABC is adding a new full-time shark to the panel. Daniel Lubetzky will join the show as a regular judge while Mark Cuban prepares to depart. Will these changes affect the ratings? Will Shark Tank be cancelled or renewed for season 17? Stay tuned.
A business-themed reality series, the Shark Tank TV show follows company owners and inventors as they seek investments from a group of savvy, wealthy investors who are “self-made” tycoons. The regular “sharks” are Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, Cuban, and Lubetzky. The sharks offer everyday people a shot at the American dream and the possibility of striking business deals to grow their companies beyond their wildest dreams. Guest “sharks” in season 16 include Todd Graves, Jamie Kern Lima, Rashaun Williams, and Kendra Scott.
Nielsen Ratings
The Nielsen ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances of survival. This chart is updated as new ratings data becomes available.
12/16 update: You can see the latest night’s ratings in context.
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For comparisons: Season 15 of Shark Tank on ABC averaged a 0.35 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.23 million viewers.
Note: These are the final national ratings, including all live+same day viewing and DVR playback (through 3:00 AM). While these numbers don’t include further delayed or streaming viewing, they are a very good indicator of how a show is performing, especially when compared to others on the same channel. There can be other economic factors involved in a show’s fate, but typically the higher-rated series are renewed and the lower-rated ones are cancelled.
Your Ratings (aka Viewer Votes)
Here’s your chance to rate episodes of Shark Tank yourself. You can see how this show compares to others here.
As of December 23, 2024, Shark Tank has not been cancelled or renewed for a 17th season. Stay tuned for further updates.
What do you think? Do you like the Shark Tank TV series on ABC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a 17th season?
Not upset that Cuban is leaving. I used to like him until he got involved in politics.